Frere Jacques – Easy Sheet Music in PDF

Frere Jacques is a children’s rhyme whose authorship is attributed to Jean-Philippe Rameau in the 18th century. The work was first published in the Recueil de Capelle in 1811. The original lyrics of the song speak of matins, the first few minutes of the liturgical day. During this prayer, the monks traditionally had to ring the bells in the middle of the night. Today, Frere Jacques is one of the most famous French nursery rhymes in the world. It is also often played on the piano by beginner pianists.